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<\/p>\nTo broad base exports from India, the Department of Commerce, Government of India, hosted an Industry Interaction Meet in Dehradun on 09 October 2024. Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, was the Chief Guest for the event. This Industry Interaction Meet aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between officers of the Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand, key industry leaders, policymakers to unlock and expand the export potential and competitiveness of Uttarakhand across multiple sectors.<\/p>\n
The event, a\u00a0 confluence of public and private partners facilitated meaningful dialogue aimed at unlocking the potential of Uttarakhand’s agri-business and processed food export sectors. The partners emphasized on the strategic importance of Uttarakhand\u2019s rich agro-climatic advantages and its role in advancing India’s agricultural exports. The government\u2019s continued support was highlighted through key policy interventions, infrastructure development and initiatives aimed at sustainable growth in the state\u2019s export ecosystem.<\/p>\n
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The Industry Interaction Meet encouraged a dialogue between Uttarakhand’s industry leaders and senior government officials to align efforts in advancing export growth. It also provided a platform to deliberate strategies to enhance Uttarakhand\u2019s contributions to India\u2019s export targets, focusing on key sectors such as organic agriculture, horticulture, processed foods and traditional handicrafts.<\/p>\n
The Industry Interaction Meet identified critical areas for policy intervention, capacity building and government support to bolster the state\u2019s global trade presence. The Meet also facilitated discussions on global standards and certifications, to enhance the quality and competitiveness of Uttarakhand\u2019s products in international markets.<\/p>\n
Key MoU Signings<\/strong><\/p>\n Landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed during the event, reflecting the strategic partnerships aimed at boosting Uttarakhand\u2019s agricultural export landscape. These include MoU between:<\/p>\n Implementation and Certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n As a significant step to empower the farming community of Uttarakhand, APEDA has taken the key initiative for implementation and certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for over 350 farmers. This facilitates quality supply of agricultural products such as Mango & Vegetables from the state for exports to European Union (EU), UK, amongst other countries.<\/p>\n To showcase their activities & products, over 25 organisations from the Central Government, State Governments including Government of Uttarakhand and leading exporters showcased a wide range of products spanning from chemicals, packaging, agricultural products and food processing techniques.<\/p>\n The event builds on APEDA\u2019s previous initiatives, including the International Conclave Cum Buyer Seller Meet held in January 2024, which drew attention to Uttarakhand\u2019s growing organic exports. The state\u2019s burgeoning organic sector, along with the increasing global demand for organic products positions Uttarakhand as a future leader in India\u2019s export efforts.<\/p>\n Other key attendees at the event included Principal Secretary to Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu, Secretary, Rural Development, Government of Uttarakhand Smt. Radhika Jha, Director, Indian Institute of Packaging (IIP) Shri R.K. Mishra, and Chairman, APEDA, Shri\u00a0 Abhishek Dev.<\/p>\n Besides senior government officers, the event saw active participation from industry leaders, CEOs and experts from sectors such as FMCG, Organic produce, Rice, Millets, Chemicals, Electronics, Engineering, Fish and Marine products, Handicrafts, Honey, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Processed food, Spices, Tea and Packaging.<\/p>\n The Industry Interaction Meet serves as a platform for stakeholders to address current challenges, explore new opportunities for export growth and reinforce partnerships to develop a thriving export ecosystem in the state. It will also encourage Uttarakhand\u2019s exporters to adopt innovative practices, meet international quality standards and explore untapped global markets. The Uttarakhand Industry Interaction Meet marks a critical step in the state\u2019s journey to becoming a key player in India\u2019s export growth story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To broad base exports from India, the Department of Commerce, Government of India, hosted an Industry Interaction Meet in Dehradun on 09 October 2024. Commerce Secretary, Shri Sunil Barthwal, was the Chief Guest for the event. This Industry Interaction Meet aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between officers of the Government of India, Government of …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[131],"tags":[8485,3490,17566,17567,4032,17565,17568,14467],"class_list":["post-21529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","","category-regional","tag-business-development","tag-economic-growth","tag-export-growth","tag-global-competitiveness","tag-government-initiatives","tag-industry-interaction-meet","tag-local-businesses","tag-trade-promotion"],"yoast_head":"\n\n